The Pretty Peculiar People Puzzle

Pudgee Tha Phat Bastard / Ekko Seven
  • 5.0 (8)
  • Society & Culture
  • Updated Weekly

Podcast Series Synopsis THE PRETTY PECULIAR PEOPLE PUZZLE is a bold, honest, thought-provoking podcast hosted by Pudgee with powerful conversations featuring Ekko Seven and special guests from all walks of life. This podcast is built around real people, real stories, real culture, and the complicated puzzle pieces that shape who we become. Each episode explores the unusual, emotional, funny, painful, inspiring, and sometimes uncomfortable parts of the human experience — from family, fatherhood, motherhood, relationships, trauma, healing, faith, creativity, entrepreneurship, hip-hop, film, mental health, community, and personal reinvention. With a mix of humor, street wisdom, research, emotional honesty, and raw conversation, Pudgee creates a space where guests can open up about the moments that changed them, the lessons that shaped them, and the purpose that keeps them moving forward. Whether the topic is absent fathers, AI and creativity, women reinventing themselves, protecting elders, building businesses, surviving setbacks, or understanding the culture around us, the show always comes back to one central question: what pieces made you who you are? THE PRETTY PECULIAR PEOPLE PUZZLE is not about perfect people. It is about peculiar people — people with layered stories, unexpected journeys, hidden gifts, strong opinions, painful lessons, and powerful truths. It is a podcast for thinkers, survivors, creators, parents, artists, entrepreneurs, dreamers, and anyone trying to make sense of life one puzzle piece at a time. This series brings together mature conversations, cultural reflection, personal testimony, music, laughter, and healing in a way that feels real, unfiltered, and necessary. Some episodes feel like therapy without being therapy. Some feel like a family debate. Some feel like a masterclass in survival. But every episode is designed to leave listeners with something to think about, something to question, and something to carry forward. At its heart, THE PRETTY PECULIAR PEOPLE PUZZLE is about connection, accountability, growth, and truth. It reminds us that people may be complicated, flawed, and sometimes the problem — but with honesty, purpose, and community, people can also become part of the solution.

  1. 4d ago

    Candice's Story_ From Bronx To Park Jams (part 1)

    She didn’t disappear—life simply gave her more chapters to write. 🎤🔥 From sneaking into legendary Bronx park jams and hearing her own record on the radio, to navigating the music industry, building a successful food business and returning to hip-hop nearly 30 years later—Candice’s story is about legacy, resilience and refusing to let your gift expire. Host Pudgee sits down with guest artist Candice for an unforgettable journey through authentic hip-hop history, the obstacles women faced in the industry and the powerful comeback that proves it is never too late to reclaim your purpose. Watch. Listen. Share.The full episode is streaming now! 🎧 https://pod.link/1860690938 #Candice #PudgeeThaPhat #PrettyPeculiarPeoplePuzzlePodcast #WomenInHipHop #BronxHipHop #HipHopHistory #LegacyArtist #NeverGiveUp #MusicIndustry #PodcastInterview #GetToIt #EducationalPodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Candice's Story_ From Bronx To Park Jams (part 1)

  2. Sep 8

    S1 SEPT Bonus Love On Airplane Mode

    LOVE ON AIRPLANE MODE ✈️How do you stay in love with someone who is never truly present? No phone calls. No dates. Barely seeing each other—and even when you’re in the same room, they feel mentally miles away.In this powerful episode of The Pretty Peculiar People Puzzle Podcast, Pudgee Tha Phat Bastard, EKKO SEVEN, and their special guests examine emotional absence, loneliness inside relationships, neglected needs, and the difference between giving someone space and being abandoned without an explanation.Is your relationship simply experiencing turbulence—or are you holding a boarding pass for a flight that was never planning to take off?Fasten your seat belt. This conversation may help you decide whether your love deserves another chance—or whether it’s time to take your heart off airplane mode.🎙️ The Pretty Peculiar People Puzzle Podcast🎧 Hosted by Pudgee Tha Phat Bastard & EKKO SEVEN#LoveOnAirplaneMode #PrettyPeculiarPeoplePuzzlePodcast #PudgeeThaPhatBastard #EKKOSEVEN #RelationshipTalk #EmotionalNeglect #EmotionalAvailability #LoveAndRelationships #RelationshipAdvice #CommunicationMatters #HealthyRelationships #KnowYourWorth #EducationalPodcast #PodcastDiscussion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    S1 SEPT Bonus Love On Airplane Mode

  3. Sep 2

    Fake Player Real Damage--September Bonus A

    On this episode of The Pretty Peculiar People Puzzle Podcast, hosts Pudgee Tha Phat Bastard and EKKO SEVEN examine the disturbing allegations surrounding a man accused of posing as a San Francisco 49ers player and using romance, status, fabricated investment opportunities, and technology to deceive numerous women. Moving beyond the viral jokes and sensational headlines, the hosts explore the real emotional and financial damage that deception can cause. They discuss how scammers manufacture credibility, exploit the desire for love and security, and tell victims exactly what they want—and need—to hear. The conversation also investigates pathological lying, also known as pseudologia fantastica, and its possible connections to grandiosity, manipulation, compulsive behavior, and certain personality disorders. With humor, honesty, and an important reminder that criminal charges are allegations until proven in court, Pudgee and EKKO SEVEN ask a deeper question: When someone creates an entire life out of lies, who are they trying to fool—and who are they trying to escape? This is an educational discussion, not a clinical diagnosis. #eKKOSEVEN #PUDGEE #t$p #tHEPRETTYPECULIARPEOPLEPUZZLE Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Fake Player Real Damage--September Bonus A

  4. Aug 19

    S1 Ep: August Bonus M: KNOW YOUR TRIGGERS

    Episode Synopsis — Know Your Triggers In this episode of The Pretty Peculiar People Puzzle Podcast, Pudgee Tha Phat Bastard sits down with Qiana The Goddess for a raw, funny, and deeply honest conversation about what it really means to know your triggers. What starts with humor, technical difficulties, and natural back-and-forth quickly turns into a powerful discussion about emotional reactions, nervous system responses, old wounds, and the moments that make people feel like they are suddenly no longer in control. Together, Pudgee and Qiana break down how triggers can come from words, tone, smells, crowds, silence, criticism, feeling ignored, being put on the spot, or even memories attached to childhood and past relationships. They explain that being triggered is not always a character flaw — sometimes it is biology, memory, and the body reacting before the mind has time to catch up. The episode explores the difference between everyday stress and a true trigger, while also looking at sensory triggers, relational triggers, situational triggers, and trigger words that carry emotional weight. Qiana shares personal reflections about crowds, boundaries, motherhood, and learning how to manage reactions, while Pudgee brings humor, real-life examples, and sharp insight into how people can begin mapping their triggers instead of being controlled by them. “Know Your Triggers” is an educational, honest, and relatable conversation about self-awareness, emotional regulation, healing, and protecting your peace. The message is clear: you may not be able to stop every trigger from showing up, but once you understand what sets you off, you can start taking your power back. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    S1 Ep: August Bonus M: KNOW YOUR TRIGGERS

  5. Aug 5

    Scott Modlin for Senate Part Two

    Part Two: Scott Modlin Interview In Part Two of this powerful conversation on The Pretty Peculiar People Puzzle Podcast, hosts Pudgee Tha Phat Bastard and EKKO SEVEN continue their sit-down with Scott Modlin, shifting from insurance disasters and homeowner protection into a deeper conversation about civic duty, local politics, voting, education, community responsibility, and why everyday people cannot afford to stay silent. Scott opens up about his underdog run for Connecticut State Senate, explaining what pushed him from frustration into action. He speaks honestly about underfunded schools, local budget decisions, campaign finance, and the disconnect between politicians and the communities they are supposed to serve. What begins as a political discussion becomes a larger lesson about awareness: knowing your rights, showing up to local meetings, understanding where your tax dollars go, and recognizing that change does not only happen in presidential elections — it happens in school boards, town halls, local offices, and neighborhood decisions. Pudgee and EKKO SEVEN push the conversation even further, challenging listeners to stop treating politics like something distant or untouchable. Together, they unpack how civic ignorance can leave families unprotected, how silence can cost communities power, and why voting locally may be one of the most overlooked tools people have to protect their children, their homes, their schools, and their future. The episode also touches on the pressure children face in the age of social media, the need for stronger human connection, and the importance of building communities that are informed, involved, and willing to speak up. Closing with reflection and purpose, this conversation reminds listeners that civic responsibility is not just about politics — it is about protecting the people and places we claim to love. Part Two of the Scott Modlin interview is a wake-up call for anyone who has ever said, “My vote does not matter.” The message is clear: know your rights, vote local, protect your community, and do not wait for someone else to fix what you have the power to change. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Scott Modlin for Senate Part Two

  6. Jul 29

    The People's HERO: Scott Modlin for SENATE

    Episode Synopsis (Pretty Peculiar People Puzzle Podcast) Hosts Pudgee Tha Phat Bastard and Ekko Seven sit down with Scott Modlin — a fifth-generation Brooklynite turned Connecticut public adjuster and now a candidate for State Senate — for a wide-ranging conversation that starts in crisis and ends in civics. Modlin walks listeners through how he came to help their mutual friend Candice rebuild after a devastating house fire, unpacking the shady tactics of predatory contractors and "bait and switch" insurance reps who prey on people at their most vulnerable. He breaks down what a public adjuster actually does, the red flags of late-night document signings, and why homeowners and renters alike need real coverage, not gimmick add-ons like appliance warranties. The conversation turns personal and harrowing as Modlin recounts driving 550 miles through blackout-era New York during Hurricane Sandy, rescuing clients from flooded attics, and the racial profiling he's witnessed — particularly against Asian families — in insurance investigations. He offers a five-point toolbox for anyone filing a claim: report only facts, let the adjuster do their job, get representation, document everything with photos, and never underinsure your home. The back half pivots to Modlin's underdog run for Connecticut State Senate, his frustration with underfunded schools, opaque local budget meetings, and a campaign finance system he calls broken. Pudgee and Ekko push a broader message about civic responsibility, voting locally, and protecting kids from social media overload — closing with a tribute to Nolan Wells and a call for community and human connection. #ThePrettyPeculiarPeoplePuzzle #PPPPodcast #Pudgee #EkkoSeven #PodcastClips #PodcastMoment #RealTalkPodcast #BrooklynToTheBronx #HipHopPodcast #Scottmodlin Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    The People's HERO: Scott Modlin for SENATE

  7. Jul 22

    Why You Sill Chasing (July Bonus J)

    Married But Still Not Chosen: Some women spend years chasing men who never fully show up — and even after the wedding, the chase doesn't end. On this episode of The Pretty Peculiar People Puzzle Podcast, Pudgee and Ekko Seven break down why women pursue men who don't want them, and why that wanting doesn't stop once there's a ring involved. They unpack the psychology behind the chase, intermittent attention, early attachment wounds, and why marriage removes the uncertainty of commitment but not the ache of not feeling chosen. They also get into the man's side of this puzzle, why some men grow comfortable being chased, and read a real listener puzzle about a four-year marriage where the private version of him never goes public. It closes with practical steps for anyone who sees themselves in this pattern: naming it without shame, separating the chase feeling from real compatibility, and learning to receive love instead of only pursuing it. Peculiar, painful, and more common than most people admit. #ThePrettyPeculiarPeoplePuzzlePodcast #Pudgee #EkkoSeven Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Why You Sill Chasing (July Bonus J)

  8. Jul 16

    FAITH STIGMA SURVIVAL HIV BATTLE RECAST of Episode 21

    Synopsis Pink, an HIV case manager in Nigeria with over 300 clients, shared the challenges of providing HIV care in Nigeria including funding shortfalls, client denial, religious barriers, and medication adherence issues. Despite resigning due to inadequate compensation, Pink continues helping clients voluntarily, motivated by losing a friend to HIV. What happens when a life-saving miracle is viewed as a "Western scam"? Today, we’re talking to Pink, a dedicated advocate in Nigeria who tracks HIV-positive clients to ensure they stay on their regimens. From the "mental disconnect" of patients in denial to the heartbreaking stories of those who choose prayer over pills, Pink details the Herculean effort required to keep a community alive. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    FAITH STIGMA SURVIVAL HIV BATTLE RECAST of Episode 21
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Podcast Series Synopsis THE PRETTY PECULIAR PEOPLE PUZZLE is a bold, honest, thought-provoking podcast hosted by Pudgee with powerful conversations featuring Ekko Seven and special guests from all walks of life. This podcast is built around real people, real stories, real culture, and the complicated puzzle pieces that shape who we become. Each episode explores the unusual, emotional, funny, painful, inspiring, and sometimes uncomfortable parts of the human experience — from family, fatherhood, motherhood, relationships, trauma, healing, faith, creativity, entrepreneurship, hip-hop, film, mental health, community, and personal reinvention. With a mix of humor, street wisdom, research, emotional honesty, and raw conversation, Pudgee creates a space where guests can open up about the moments that changed them, the lessons that shaped them, and the purpose that keeps them moving forward. Whether the topic is absent fathers, AI and creativity, women reinventing themselves, protecting elders, building businesses, surviving setbacks, or understanding the culture around us, the show always comes back to one central question: what pieces made you who you are? THE PRETTY PECULIAR PEOPLE PUZZLE is not about perfect people. It is about peculiar people — people with layered stories, unexpected journeys, hidden gifts, strong opinions, painful lessons, and powerful truths. It is a podcast for thinkers, survivors, creators, parents, artists, entrepreneurs, dreamers, and anyone trying to make sense of life one puzzle piece at a time. This series brings together mature conversations, cultural reflection, personal testimony, music, laughter, and healing in a way that feels real, unfiltered, and necessary. Some episodes feel like therapy without being therapy. Some feel like a family debate. Some feel like a masterclass in survival. But every episode is designed to leave listeners with something to think about, something to question, and something to carry forward. At its heart, THE PRETTY PECULIAR PEOPLE PUZZLE is about connection, accountability, growth, and truth. It reminds us that people may be complicated, flawed, and sometimes the problem — but with honesty, purpose, and community, people can also become part of the solution.

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